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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 2003
Page
2
Reader letters praise the proposed convocation center at USCA as a lasting benefit for the university and Aiken. They defend Michael’s case as a tragic accident, urge flag flying, discuss lottery concerns, highlight a gracious organist, and critique council pay raises in a single community-comment column.
A chase from an Augusta neighborhood into South Carolina ended at the Rainbow Terrace Motel in Clearwater. Mark Ridgeway and George Miller fled across state lines. Ridgeway was charged with two counts of failure to stop, reckless driving and resisting arrest. Jim Parker Jr. faced crack cocaine possession charges after a motel-room search. Miller held on an outstanding bench warrant. all three detained at the Aiken County Detention Center.
Edward Byars a 78 year old from Seneca was injured when his single seat glider crashed into a yard near Monetta in Aiken County. He was airlifted to Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia with multiple injuries. FAA investigators are investigating the crash of a Schleicher ASW28 racing glider from a Perry area event.
Outside Booklovers on Huntsman Drive a Harry Potter fifth book release event drew wizards and parents with chocolate frogs licorice wands pumpkin juice and bubble fun. Fran Bush co owner praised the series and noted its power to spark reading among children.
The Aiken City Council will hear a proposal to annex 19.84 acres for a new USC Aiken dormitory, with a public hearing and second reading planned. Two tracts are involved, one for immediate construction on 9.251 acres with a fall 2004 opening, and a 10.5501 acre adjacent parcel for future development. The meeting also covers refinancing a 1989 bond sale to save about 294,845 over eight years, with Bank of America offering a 2.24% rate. The council meets at 214 Park Ave SW with a premeeting at 7 p.m. and the regular session to follow.
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